“How can I be with you and still perform my duties?” Cyn asked him. The earnestness in her voice gave him hope that maybe she truly did want to find a way to be with him. “We will figure it out, love. You don’t have to be with me every waking moment. When the council needs you, then you go. I would, however, like to request that you at least make it home to our bed every night.” A brow rose on her forehead as her lips pursed. He shrugged. “I know that after tonight, not having you in my arms while I sleep will be torture.” She let out a long sigh. “I wish to talk about something else.” Thalion wanted to press the issue, but he didn’t want her to run off again. He feared that if he pushed her on their relationship, she’d be gone before his next breath. “Can you tell me something no on